1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. Healthwatch Thurrock Highly Commended in National Awards

    News -

    Local health and social care champion has been highly commended at the Healthwatch England Annual Conference for their work with Sexual Abuse Services in Thurrock.

  3. Sexual Violence and Abuse Report 2019

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock reached out to survivors of sexual abuse to make sure their experiences helped inform the future approach of local services.

  4. Brighter Futures 2019

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock was asked as an independent organisation to gather the views of children and young people, carers and parents about their experiences of using the Brighter Futures services.

  5. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2017-18

    Report -

    As we look forward to 2018/19 our operational plans will be to increase our ambassadors in more areas building on the successes of the past year and become even more integrated in the community that we represent.

  6. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2016-17

    Report -

    2016/17 has been another busy but successful year for Healthwatch Thurrock. Although only a small team the support we get from our overarching organisation Thurrock CVS has allowed us to expand.

  7. Have your say on the Care you or someone you know receives

    News -

    February 7th 2020 saw the launch of a piece of work by Healthwatch Thurrock.

  8. Day Care Report 2015

    Report -

    Assessing Day Care Centres in Thurrock

  9. Adult Social Care Consultation Report 2015

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock gathered independent views in regard to the Thurrock Council Consultation around proposed changes including introducing charges, equipment and Extra Care provision.

  10. Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report 2014-15

    Report -

    Thurrock Healthwatch presents it Annual Report for 2014/15

  11. Health and Wellbeing: Goal D

    Report -

    Goal D: Quality Care, centered around the person

  12. Health and Wellbeing: Goal C

    Report -

    Health and Wellbeing Strategy Goal C: Better Emotional Health and Wellbeing

  13. Heatlhwatch Annual Report 2015-16

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock Annual Report for 2015-16

  14. For Thurrock In Thurrock

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock was recently commissioned by Thurrock Clinical Commissioning Group (TCCG) to do a piece of work
    titled “For Thurrock in Thurrock”.

  15. The Internet and Older People

    Report -

    With more and more services provided digitally, Healthwatch Thurrock set out to establish the internet use and access among older people.

  16. Healthwatch Thurrock host Tea & Chat events

    News -

    In the last 2 weeks Healthwatch Thurrock have been busy holding their tea and chat events at the beehive grays to listen to local residents needs and their health experiences to help shape the future of health and social care.

  17. Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend?

    News -

    Do you provide care or support for a loved one or friend?

  18. This week is Suicide Prevention Week

    News -

    Every year communities and organisations across the world come together to raise awareness of suicide prevention, and strive towards a world where less people die by suicide.

  19. Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow at The Beehive Centre

    News -

    On Tuesday 25th April The Beehive held a Healthwatch Thurrock Roadshow.

    Pictured here is Dolce, a Healthwatch Thurrock placement student

  20. Does Your Health Matter To You?

    News -

    A FREE day for people with Learning Disabilities, their carers and professionals. 14th June, 10am - 3pm at The Civic Hall, Blackshots Lane, Grays RM16 2JU. There will be a FREE lunch and goodie bag. Mini Health Checks, Exercise Classes and more

  21. Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    Read our Annual report to find out how Healthwatch Thurrock has been making a difference in the community during this last year.

  22. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  23. Long Term Conditions Report

    Report -

    People with long-term conditions now account for over 50% of all GP appointments, 64% of all outpatient appointments and over 70% of all all inpatient bed days.

  24. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  25. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  26. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  27. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  28. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  29. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  30. Lung Health Check Scanners arrive in Thurrock!

    News -

    The long-awaited Targeted Lung Health Checks for Thurrock have begun with the first CT scanner mobile units arriving on 7 December at Thurrock Community Hospital.

  31. COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for older adults

    News -

    This leaflet explains about the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from Coronavirus.

  32. Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

    News -

    The NHS has rolled out the biggest vaccination programme that has ever undertaken with three quarters of a million people already receiving the jab.

  33. More local GPs begin offering COVID Vaccine as part of biggest NHS Immunisation Programme

    News -

    More local vaccination services run by family doctors and their teams will open across mid and south Essex today (Friday 15 January 2021), as the roll out of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history continues.

  34. Building work begins on new IMC in Corringham

    News -

    Improving health, social and community services in Thurrock has moved another step forward as building work has begun on the new Integrated Medical Centre (IMC) in Corringham.

  35. Essex-wide COVID-19 vaccination website launches

    News -

    The NHS in Essex recently launched a new website, giving residents the latest information and advice on the local COVID-19 vaccination programme.

  36. NHS Long Term Plan Report

    Report -

    What do residents need or want from the NHS and how does this fit with the NHS Long Term Plan.

  37. Are you over 70? Have you been invited for your COVID-19 Vaccine?

    News -

    The NHS is calling for all people aged over 70 to come forward and contact the NHS to make an appointment for their COVID-19 Vaccination.

  38. Local Health services in Thurrock

    Advice and Information -

    Here you can find helpful links and organisations for local advice and services in Thurrock.

  39. Drug and Alcohol Support in Thurrock

    Advice and Information -

    Here you can find local services in Thurrock that can help and support residents battling with addiction as well as other alcohol and drug related issues.

  40. Health Advice for Parents

    Advice and Information -

    Find advice for common health conditions in children on this page and helpful resources.

  41. Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

    Report -

    Refreshed Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2016-21

  42. Health and Wellbeing 2016 Goal A

    Report -

    GOAL A: Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-21

  43. Health and Wellbeing 2016 Goal B

    Report -

    Goal B Health and Wellbeing Healthier Environment Report

  44. COVID-19 information in different languages and accessible formats

    News -

    The NHS in Essex is making sure everyone has access to useful information about COVID-19 and the vaccination programme.

  45. Health Hubs April 2016

    Report -

    Raising awareness of Thurrock Health Hubs

  46. What is important to our local residents regarding health services

    Report -

    The views and comments Healthwatch Thurrock has gathered over the previous 12 months about what is important in regard to Health Services.

  47. Essex Success Regime

    Report -

    Healthwatch Thurrock has been working alongside the ESR NHS England Team to ensure that the Thurrock community that use these NHS Services are aware of the changes taking place and what changes they should expect to see.

  48. COVID-19 vaccination programme reaches out to local groups to ensure nobody is left behind

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    The NHS in Essex is working with its partners to reach out to its vulnerable and at-risk residents, to encourage them to accept the invitation for COVID-19 vaccination to make sure nobody gets left behind.